US Bridges

I 90 over Jefferson River Overflow

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · Three Forks · Structure no. I00090277+08261

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Jefferson River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Jefferson River Overflow in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,575 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,689 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesJefferson River Overflow
LocationThree Forks
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.90531, -111.5434
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,575 (2023)
Projected traffic9,689 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Jefferson River Overflow built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Jefferson River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Jefferson River Overflow carry?

About 8,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Jefferson River Overflow?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Jefferson River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.